Economy

Donald Trump has ordered a 25% tariff on all US trade with countries doing business with Iran, stepping up pressure on Tehran amid nationwide anti-government protests.

India’s Reliance Industries is in talks with US officials over buying Venezuelan oil, as Washington reshapes sanctions policy following the arrest of President Nicolás Maduro.

Bangladesh is facing its weakest investment climate in a decade as development spending stalls, inflation remains stubborn, and investor confidence erodes amid political and policy uncertainty.

The Trump administration unveiled a $50 billion plan to transform rural health care nationwide, the largest federal investment ever aimed at rural medical services.

The US economy grew at a 4.3 percent annual rate in Q3 2025, its strongest pace in nearly two years, even as inflation jumped and raised concerns for policymakers.